June 27, 2023

Conference Meeting — June 27, 2023 The Conference meeting began at 6:32 p.m., Karen Carnevale, Municipal Clerk read the following statement: This is to inform the general public that this meeting is being held in compliance with Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Public Law 1975. The annual notice was emailed to the Star Ledger and filed in the Township Clerk’s office on November 23, 2022 and published in the West Orange Chronicle on December 1, 2022. Roll Call — Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilman Rutherford, Councilwoman Scarpa, Council President Williams e Proclamation: Dr. William Farley - W.O. High School Music Director e Proclamation: Pride Month e Update on Fireworks — Deputy Chief Michael Keigher Public Meeting — June 27, 2023 The West Orange Township Council meeting began at 7:03 p.m., Karen Carnevale, Municipal Clerk read the following statement: This is to inform the general public that this meeting is being held in compliance with Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Public Law 1975. The annual notice was emailed to the Star Ledger and filed in the Township Clerk’s office on November 23, 2022 and published in the West Orange Chronicle on December 1, 2022. Roll Call — Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilman Rutherford, Councilwoman Scarpa, Council President Williams Public Comment Joe Fagan — PIO Paula Weinberg — Mt. Pleasant Avenue Jennifer Sharret — Howell Drive Todd Dubovy-Burnet Terrace Jessica Torres — Park Terrace Phil Litwinoff— Linden Avenue Joyce Rudin — Woodland Avenue Sherille Raymond — Elf Road Claire Silvestri — Grandview Avenue Rosary Morelli — Ralph Road

There was no one else who wished to be heard and the public comment portion of the agenda was closed. *Review of Consent Agenda *Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting — June 13, 2023 as amended *Report of Township Officers Update on the W.O. Public Library Project — Peter Smeraldo — Assistant Business Administrator *Reading of Petitions and Communications and Bids - None *Bills — June 27, 2023 Councilwoman Ghebremicael asked that the bills for Trenk, Isabel, Siddiqi and Shahdanian for January and March 2023 in the amount of $905.00, for Murray Zimmerman for December 2022 thru May 2023 in the amount of $3,788.60, for Fox Rothschild-March 2023 in the amount of $37,576.14 and April 2023 in the amount of $31,501.37, for Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, January thru March 2023 in the amount of $11,227.00 and for Battaglia Associates-April 2023, in the amount of $17,920.00 be pulled from the bills list. Councilman Rutherford asked that the bills for Sabbagh Thapar, LLC be pulled, as well as the bills for Trenk, Isabel, Siddiqi and Shahdanian. Resolution(s) Approved on the Consent Agenda a. 242-23 Resolution Permitting Display of Fireworks at the Essex County Country Club (Legal-Moon) This resolution permits the Essex County Country Club to display fireworks on July 1, 2023 with a rain date of July 2, 2023. b. 244-23 Resolution Authorizing Advanced Life Support Regarding Ambulance Transportation in the Township of West Orange (Vecchio) ¢. 246-23 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses (Clerk) d. 247-23 Resolution Authorizing Inclusion In The Essex County Urban County Community Development Program For Federal Fiscal Years 2024-2026 (October 1, 2023 To September 30, 2026) (Carballo) e, 249-23 Resolution Prescribing Mercantile License Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 33, Section 6 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2778-23 (Gross) g. 250-23 Resolution Prescribing Sewer User Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 19, Section 10 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2775-23 (Gross) i. 252-23 Resolution Approving The Submission Of A Grant Application And Execute A Grant Contract With The New Jersey Department Of Community Affairs For The Lead Grant Assistance Program (Smeraldo) On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael Council President Williams and seconded by Council President Williams, the consent agenda was approved.

All members present voting “Aye.” Resolution(s) Removed from the Consent Agenda Resolution 243-23 Resolution Permitting Display of Fireworks at Degnan Field/West Orange High School (Legal-Moon) This resolution permits the W.O. Recreation Department to display fireworks on July 4, 2023 with a rain date of July 5, 2023. There was no motion offered for approval of the above referenced resolution, therefore the resolution failed to pass. Resolution 245-23 Resolution Authorizing an Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Litigation Specifically Police/Fire Litigation Involving Covid (Legal-Trenk) On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the motion failed. Councilwoman Casalino voting and Council President Williams voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilman Rutherford and Councilwoman Scarpa voting “Nay.” Resolution 248-23 Resolution Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Establishment of the United States as an Independent Nation, and Authorizes the Appointment of a Committee to Develop a Plan for this Commemoration that will Promote the Maximum Involvement of Our Residents, Neighborhoods, Businesses, Schools, Civic Organizations, and Institutions in the Commemorations (Legal-Moon) A motion to approve was made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, but rescinded afterwards by Council President Williams. A motion to table the resolution was made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilman Rutherford. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilman Rutherford, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Williams voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino voting “Nay.” Resolution 251-23 Resolution Authorizing Acceptance Of Grant American Rescue Plan (Arp) Act — 2021 Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund Automated License Plate Reader Initiative- Grant No. Alpr-14-21 (Gengaro) On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the above referenced resolution was approved. Councilwoman Casalino, Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilwoman Scarpa and Council President Williams voting “Aye.” Councilman Rutherford voting “Nay.”

Resolution(s) Tabled from the Consent Agenda On Motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, resolutions 176-23 through 201-23 and 218-23 were tabled until July 11, 2023. Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Councilman Rutherford and Councilwoman Scarpa voting “Aye.” Councilwoman Casalino and Council President Williams voting “Nay.” f. TABLED 176-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees Set Forth In Chapter 4, Section 11.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2743-23 (Shopping Carts: Impounding Fee) (Legal-Gengaro) aa TABLED 177-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 4, Section 20.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2744-23 (Insufficient Funds-Service Charge) (Legal- Gengaro) h. TABLED 178-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 4, Section 29.2 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2747-23 (Parking Of Residential Vehicles Prohibited) (Legal-Gengaro) i. TABLED 179-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 4, Section 34.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2748-23 (Extra Duty Employment For Police Officers- Rates Of Compensation; Administrative Fees; Payment For Services) (Legal-Gengaro) j. TABLED 180-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 1.14 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2745-23 (General Licensing Procedures-Fee Schedule) (Legal-Gengaro) k, TABLED 181-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 2.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2746-23 (Peddlers-Commercial Permit Application And Fee Advertisement) (Legal-Gengaro) 1. TABLED 182-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 3.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2749-23 (Transient Merchants-License Fee; Payment Before Sale; Terms Of License) (Legal-Gengaro) m. TABLED 183-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 5.1 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2750-23 (Auctioneers-License Required) (Legal-Gengaro) n. TABLED 184-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 6.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2751-23 (Theaters-Issuance Of License; Fee) (Legal-Gengaro) o. TABLED 185-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 7.2 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2752-23

751-23 (Theaters-Issuance Of License; Fee) (Legal-Gengaro) o. TABLED 185-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 7.2 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2752-23 (Public Dance Halls And Public Dances-License Required; Fee) (Legal-Gengaro) p. TABLED 186-23 Resolution Prescribing As Fees Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 8.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2753-23 (Retail Food Establishments-Fees) (Legal-Gengaro) q. TABLED 187-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 9.2 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2754-23 (Food And Beverage Vending Machines-Permit And License Fees) (Legal-Trenk) (Legal-Gengaro)

aa. bb. ec. dd. TABLED 188-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 10.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2758-23 (Outdoor Cafes: Fees) (Legal-Gengaro) TABLED 189-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 11.1 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2757-23 (Coin Operating Business: License Required) (Legal-Gengaro) TABLED 190-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 12.5 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2756-23 (Mechanical and Electronic Amusement Devices: License Required) (Legal-Gengaro) TABLED 191-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 12.10 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2755-23 (Jukeboxes) (Legal-Gengaro) TABLED 192-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 13.2 Of The Revised General Ordinances And Ordinance 2759-23 (Garage Sales: License Required; Fee) (Legal- Gengaro) . TABLED 193-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 17.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2760-23 (Dealers In Secondhand Jewelry And Precious Metals: Licenses Fees; Expiration Of License) (Legal-Gengaro) TABLED 194-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 21.5 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2761-23 (Licensing Of Contractors; License Fees And Term) (Legal-Gengaro) TABLED 195-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 22.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2762-23 (Licensing Of Public Telephones; License Fees And Term) (Legal-Gengaro) TABLED 196-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 25.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2763-23 (Massage Business; Application Fees) (Legal-Gengaro) TABLED 197-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 24.5 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2764-23 (News Vending Machines; Conditions For Permit; Hold Harmless Insurance Required) (Legal-Gengaro) TABLED 198-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 31.11 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2765-23 (Alarm Systems; Violations And Penalties) (Legal-Gengaro) TABLED 199-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 27.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances

And In Ordinance 2765-23 (Alarm Systems; Violations And Penalties) (Legal-Gengaro) TABLED 199-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 27.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2766-23 (Licensing And Registration Of Tree Care Professionals) (Legal-Gengaro) TABLED 200-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 32.6 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2767-23 (Police Requested Towing And Storage Services; Fees) (Legal-Gengaro)

ee. TABLED 201-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 33.6 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2768-23 (Licensing For “Shop Local” Reward Programs; Application And License Fees) (Legal-Gengaro) ff. TABLED 218-23 Resolution Prescribing Fees As Set Forth In Chapter 5, Section 15.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances And In Ordinance 2769-23 (Distribution Of Papers And Other Printed Materials) (Legal-Gengaro) Ordinance(s) on Second and Final Reading Ordinance 2774-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilman Rutherford, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Sections 32.1, And 32.11 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Police-Requested Towing And Storage Services) was taken up on second and final reading. All members present voting “Aye.” The Council President stated that this is the scheduled time for the public hearing and asked the Clerk to read the ordinance by title only. The Council President asked if there was anyone who wished to be heard. There was no one that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinance 2775-23 On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Section 10 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Annual Sewer Charges) was taken up on second and final reading. All members present voting “Aye.” The Council President stated that this is the scheduled time for the public hearing and asked the Clerk to read the ordinance by title only. The Council President asked if there was anyone who wished to be heard. Micaela Bennett-Old Indian Road Rosary Morelli — Ralph Road Kevin Malanga-Ridge Road Claire Silvestri-Grandview Avenue There was no one else that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed.

On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinance 2776-23 On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 7, Traffic, Subsection 7-32.1 Handicapped Parking On Streets And Subsection 7-32.2, Restricted Parking Zones, Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange was taken up on second and final reading. All members present voting “Aye.” The Council President stated that this is the scheduled time for the public hearing and asked the Clerk to read the ordinance by title only. There was no one that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinance 2777-23 On motion made by Councilwoman Casalino and seconded by Council President Williams, An Ordinance Creating A Reclassification And Salary Schedule Of Certain Township Of West Orange Employees Setting Forth Their Titles, Classification And Salary Ranges And Adopting A Salary Guide And Establishing The Employee's Status As A Township Employee And Under The Guidelines Of The New Jersey Department Of Personnel — New Grant Position — Social/Family Service Worker Trainee was taken up on second and final reading. All members present voting “Aye.” The Council President stated that this is the scheduled time for the public hearing and asked the Clerk to read the ordinance by title only. There was no one that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinance 2778-23 On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, An Ordinance Authorizing The Revision Of The West Orange Municipal Code Requiring Businesses To Obtain A Mercantile License And Certain Liability Insurance was taken up on second and final reading. All members present voting “Aye.”

The Council President stated that this is the scheduled time for the public hearing and asked the Clerk to read the ordinance by title only. There was no one that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Casalino, the ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinance 2806-23 On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, Calendar Year 2023 Ordinance To Exceed The Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits And To Establish A Cap Bank (N.J.S.A. 40a: 4-45.14) was taken up on second and final reading. All members present voting “Aye.” The Council President stated that this is the scheduled time for the public hearing and asked the Clerk to read the ordinance by title only. There was no one that wished to be heard and the public hearing on this Ordinance was closed. On motion made by Council President Williams and seconded by Councilwoman Ghebremicael, the ordinance was adopted. All members present voting “Aye.” Ordinance(s) Tabled on Second and Final Reading On motion made by Councilwoman Ghebremicael and seconded by Councilman Rutherford, Ordinance(s) 2741-23 and 2743-23 through 2769-23 were tabled until July 11, 2023. All members voting “Aye.” TABLED 2741-23 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 25.9(C) Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Massage Businesses) (Legal-Trenk) TABLED 2743-23 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Section 11.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Shopping Carts: Impounding Fee) (Resolution 176-23) (Legal-Trenk) TABLED 2744-23 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Section 20.3 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange - (Insufficient Funds-Service Charge) (Legal-Trenk) (Resolution 177- 23) TABLED 2745-23 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 1.14 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (General Licensing Procedures-Fee Schedule) (Legal-Trenk) (Resolution 180-23) TABLED 2746-23 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Section 2.4 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Township Of West Orange (Peddlers-Commercial Permit Application And Fee Advertisement) (Legal-Trenk) (Resolution 181-23)